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2. Development on Urban Corridors Everett Housing Action Plan 28 Medium-term Recommendations 2.3: Coordinate changes to Comprehensive Plan policies to promote development in urban corridors served by transit. The City should include additional policies to support development on transit corridors as part of the 2024 review of the Comprehensive Plan. These locations should be specifically identified in the Plan, and goals and policies should be promoted that support increased housing development, transit and non-motorized accessibility, urban streetscape improvements, and other priorities. 2.4: Identify potential adjustments to parking requirements for development in urban corridors. In addition to adjustments to the Unified Development Code for building characteristics, the City should also explore possible adjustments to parking requirements. This should support revisions to parking requirements for multifamily developments (generally in the B and MU zones) outside of the Everett Regional Growth Center under EMC 19.34.025, specifically for projects that will be serviced by high-capacity transit. This should be supported by a targeted parking study, which would be commissioned to evaluate the short- and long-term needs for parking in these areas, and provide recommendations on possible changes to required parking minimums. As part of this work, the City should also examine how to promote other reductions to minimum parking requirements allowed under EMC 19.34.060, such as through parking studies, and shared off- street parking options under EMC 19.34.070. 2.5: Improve non-motorized transportation options for urban corridors. Providing support for transit use along these corridors to promote development will also involve developing pedestrian and cycling infrastructure for the corridor, and connecting the corridor and transit stops with the surrounding neighborhoods. To this end, the City should focus on improving pedestrian and bicycle conditions within ¼ mile of transit stops, especially on cross streets and intersections leading to transit stops. 2.6: Maintain and enhance local environmental quality and streetscapes. Increasing development along urban corridors will present more demands for urban amenities for new residents. In addition to non-motorized transportation options, the City should also look to encourage the development of streetscapes that improve neighborhood quality and mitigate the effects of traffic on residential development. Additionally, other urban amenities should be promoted in these areas. In particular, the City should ensure that residents on and near the corridor have access to parks or open space. This should be coordinated with current efforts by the City to develop the 2022 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, and should be consistent with future expectations for levels of service.